Have a peep at "The Patriot" and ponder people's present-day pittance of honor and propriety. To use the language of the movie's time, "The Patriot "deserves a whole-hearted, full-throated roar of "Huzzah! No fond chuckles, please -- it's abominable. And to take any pleasure in it would be to resemble those followers of pro-wrestling who know it's all fake but still cough-up top-dollar to get ring-side and holler. While his hero is conscience-stricken about killing, Emmerich sure enjoys serving it up in generous helpings.
A big-budget epic of the American Revolution, with Mel Gibson, of all people, leading the charge. My Movies. Confirm current pricing with applicable retailer. All transactions subject to applicable license terms and conditions. Screen Pass. In South Carolina, widower and legendary war hero Benjamin Martin Mel Gibson finds himself thrust into the midst of the American Revolutionary War as he helplessly watches his family be torn apart by the savage forces of the British Redcoats.
Unable to remain silent, he recruits a band of reluctant volunteers, including his idealistic patriot son, Gabriel Heath Ledger , to take up arms against the British. Fighting to protect his family's freedom and his country's independence, Martin discovers the pain of betrayal, the redemption of revenge and the passion of love.
Director :. Roland Emmerich. Producer :. Dean Devlin , Mark Gordon. Robert Rodat. Movie KG. All Rights Reserved. Critics Consensus: The Patriot can be entertaining to watch, but it relies too much on formula and melodrama. Previous Cultural Conversation. February 14, Epoch Times.
November 11, But when Colonel William Tavington, British dragoon, infamous for his brutal tactics, comes and burns the Martin Plantation to the ground, tragedy strikes. Benjamin quickly finds himself torn between protecting his family, and seeking revenge along with being a part of the birth of a new, young, and ambitious nation. What would you do if they destroyed your home, threatened your family. Where would you draw the line?
Action Drama History War. Rated R for strong war violence. Did you know Edit. Trivia When teaching Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger how to shoot a muzzle-loading rifle, technical advisor Mark Baker gave them the advice to "aim small, miss small", meaning that if you aim at a man and miss, you miss the man, while if you aim at a button for instance and miss, you still hit the man.
Gibson liked this bit advice so much, he incorporated it into the movie, just prior to the ambush scene. Goofs Many of the dresses worn by Charlotte would have been considered quite revealing and scandalous at the time and wouldn't have been worn by a woman of high society who valued her reputation.
Quotes Colonel William Tavington : Kill me before the war is over, will you? Alternate versions In the extended edition, Benjamin Martin's youngest children get their first taste of the horrors of war prior to the death of Thomas. This comes just before the evening when Gabriel stumbles home after being wounded in a nearby battle.
What they discover are the bodies of several soldiers floating downstream. Martin then comes over and ushers the children back into the house. Connections Edited into Hollywood Burn Goodwine and the Gullah Cunneckshun. User reviews 1. Top review. An epic and moving film with big name cast , emotion , violence , and impressive battles.
Spectacular and breathtaking film about the American Independence War dealing with an enjoyable family and the tragic events happening along the way. He is a former guerrilla soldier who just wants to raise his family in peace. Unfortunately , local Redcoats as Col. When Martin's idealistic soldier son Gabriel : Aussie Ledger is captured , daddy gets caught in action. What would you do if they destroyed your home , threatened your family.
Before they were soldiers , they were family. Before they were legends , they were heroes. Before there was a nation , there was a fight for freedom. Some things are worth fighting for. Revolutionary War vengeance pic with thrills , noisy action , overwhelming fights and well-played. A violently idealist movie dealing with historical events about the Independence War , battles between Colonians and British army. Adding a rousing and attractive musical score from maestro John Williams, Steven Spielberg's regular.
As well as colorful and brilliant cinematography from Caleb Deschanel. Rating : 7. Better than average. The flick will appeal to Mel Gibson fans. Worthwhile watching. FAQ 5. Why does Martin tell his two boys to shoot the officers first when rescuing Gabriel?
Could Martin really have mounted so successful an attack when freeing his son? What does "Aim Small, Miss Small" mean? Details Edit. Release date June 28, United States. United States Germany. Sony Pictures United States. English French. El patriota. Box office Edit. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 2 hours 45 minutes.
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